Florian Sengstschmid: "Azerbaijan is an Eastern country with a Western outlook"
Azerbaijan Tourism Board has been honoured with the title of Europe’s Leading Cultural Destination at the World Travel Awards
Sheki
National Geographic suggests spending a long weekend in Sheki
A waypoint on the Old Silk Road, Sheki, in northwest Azerbaijan, is a place of boisterous spice markets, handicraft workshops and heritage architecture
Jason Billam: "Baku has to be one of the most fascinating cities on the planet"
YouTube travel blogger on why Azerbaijan is one of his favorite destinations
Azerbaijan: the fascinating country you never thought to visit
Welcome to the 'Dubai of the Caspian Sea'
Unparalleled crafts of Sheki, Azerbaijan
Sheki is one of the oldest cities in the Caucasus region, believed to date back to the late Bronze Age, circa 700 BC
The Times recommends to visit South Caucasus
It is the land where hospitality is one’s religious duty
Azerbaijan hopes for 10% annual increase in visitors
The largest growth came from countries including China, Korea, Japan and India
Baku sums up 43rd session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee
The last meeting of the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee took place in Baku today. The correspondent of Vestnik Kavkaza reported that the meeting was attended by chairman of the Organizing Committee, Azerbaijani Minister of …
Jose Henrique Medeiros Pires: Brazil welcomes inclusion of historic center of Sheki to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Azerbaijan and Brazil cooperate very closely in the sphere of culture, Special Secretary for Culture under Brazil's Ministry of Citizenship Jose Henrique Medeiros Pires said, speaking with the corespondent of Vestnik …
Elkhan Usubov: "The inscription of Sheki to the UNESCO World Heritage List is the result of the state’s great work"
The chief executive of Sheki on the significance of this event
Maria Edileuza Fontenele Reis: Brazil supports inclusion of historic center of Sheki to UNESCO’s World Heritage List from very beginning
The inclusion of the historic center of Sheki to the UNESCO’s World Heritage List was due to the Azerbaijani authorities' highest level of work to preserve its history and culture, Permanent Delegate of Brazil to UNESCO Maria …
Sheki to host International Ceramics Symposium
Sheki will host ”From Nature to History” International Ceramics Symposium on 20 May - 2 June. The event will be held in the ABAD Ceramics and Applied Arts Center, the unique venue for Azerbaijan and Transcaucasian countries, Azertag …
Shirin Melikova: "Exhibition at Museum of Oriental Art reveals soul of Azerbaijani people"
Director of the Azerbaijani Carpet Museum about the Moscow exhibition
Sheki celebrates 85th birth anniversary of Rasim Ojagov
The solemn ceremony dedicated to the 85th birth anniversary of the National Artist of Azerbaijan, actor Rasim Ojagov took place in the Azerbaijani city of Sheki. As part of the event, flowers were laid at the bas-relief of Rasim Ojagov …
Sheki: Azerbaijan's Silk Road city of caravans and khans
Before Azerbaijan was famous for oil, it was a land of silk and spices
Sheki to host 8th Silk Way International Music Festival
The 8th Silk Way International Music Festival will be held in Azerbaijan`s Sheki district from June 27-July 1. Well-known music bands around 10 countries will participate in the 8th Shaki Silk Way International Music Festival, the …
Sheki declared Cultural Capital of Turkic World
The Azerbaijani city of Sheki was declared the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2016. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, the city authorities and the International Organization of Turkic Culture have prepared a plan of …
State to protect historic part of Sheki
The historic part of Sheki, its architectural style will be preserved, the corresponding order was signed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. According to the document, Sheki is important for the Azerbaijani culture. …
Sheki to become cultural capital of Turkic world
According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani city of Sheki is to become the cultural capital of the Turkic world next year. The decision was made at the 33rd …
Sheki and Colmar developing cooperation
A charter of friendship and cooperation was signed between the town of Colmar and the Azerbaijani town of Sheki. The mayor of Colmar Gilbert Meyer said that the signing of the document is a result of discussions on …
